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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Tone deaf
Learn when 'tone deaf' has nothing to do with music...
02:54
12/01/2021
'A' game
Sometimes people need to be on top form and do their best work.
02:39
05/01/2021
Frontliner
We describe nurses and doctors who have been working on the frontline
02:34
28/12/2020
On fleek
From eyebrows to clothes, when they look good we like to say so.
02:29
15/12/2020
Contact tracing
Learn vocabulary related to the coronavirus pandemic.
02:30
08/12/2020
Key worker
Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
02:45
01/12/2020
Sharenting
Don't share too many photos of your children!
02:57
24/11/2020
Plastic footprint
It's similar to 'carbon footprint', but this focuses on your plastic usage.
02:51
17/11/2020
Spoiler alert!
A warning when we're going to reveal part of the story of a film, book or TV series.
02:35
10/11/2020
Listicle
Find out more about a portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article'.
03:02
02/11/2020
Doomscrolling
Learn a word about the addiction to looking at depressing news on social media.
02:34
27/10/2020
Crowdsourcing
Learn a word that might be useful when you’re developing an idea and need help.
02:34
20/10/2020
One step at a time
When you’re trying something new, it’s best not to rush.
02:28
13/10/2020
Bog-standard
How do you describe something that is standard, ordinary and nothing special?
02:22
06/10/2020
A wake-up call
Learn this expression: it's a warning sign!
02:50
29/09/2020
Climate emergency
Find out more about this expression and learn things you can do to help the planet.
02:41
22/09/2020
Thirsty
A word for social media attention-seekers!
02:36
15/09/2020
Vanilla
Learn a word that can be used to describe something that is basic or bland.
02:36
08/09/2020
Roast
Learn the other meaning of the word 'roast'.
02:40
01/09/2020
Sticking point
A 'sticking point' is an issue or a problem in a negotiation that blocks an agreement.
02:51
25/08/2020
Flatten the curve
Learn language to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.
02:23
18/08/2020
Living in a bubble
Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world?
02:18
11/08/2020
Cancelled
Learn the new meaning of the word 'cancelled'.
02:32
04/08/2020
New normal
Learn a new expression that describes our new way of life.
02:24
28/07/2020
Slippery slope
Learn how to describe a situation that is getting worse and might end in disaster.
02:25
21/07/2020
Throw shade
Learn an expression about criticism.
02:32
14/07/2020
Bite the bullet
Learn an English expression with bite!
02:36
07/07/2020
Blended working
A mix of home and office working has led to a new English expression.
02:28
30/06/2020
JOMO
Have you ever felt like turning off your phone and not doing something social?
02:31
23/06/2020
Furlough
Not a new word, but it’s more commonly used recently due to the coronavirus crisis.
02:58
16/06/2020
Spill the tea
Are you a gossip? You'll love this expression.
02:27
09/06/2020
Flexing
What word can you use to describe people who show off? Find out with Roy and Feifei.
03:08
02/06/2020
Salty
Why are people saying 'salty'? Find out with Feifei and Roy.
03:42
26/05/2020
Skeleton crew
An expression for when there aren't many people working.
03:05
19/05/2020
Lowkey
A word used to describe something you love doing, but are embarrassed to tell people.
03:38
12/05/2020
Live for something
Learn a phrase for things that excite you!
03:37
05/05/2020
Cabin fever
Some people suffer from this experience.Find out what it means.
04:06
28/04/2020
Bang on about something
Do you know someone who talks about something so much that it gets annoying?
03:08
21/04/2020
Fire
Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.
02:48
14/04/2020
Running on fumes
What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!
02:56
07/04/2020
Sheeple
Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression!
02:25
31/03/2020
Hater
Learn a phrase to describe a negative attitude.
02:30
17/03/2020
Talk shop
If you have to talk about work even when you’re not doing it, this is the phrase for you!
02:31
10/03/2020
Snackable
Learn an expression to describe short online content that you can snack on!
02:38
03/03/2020
A memory like a sieve
Are you forgetful? This expression is for you!
03:06
25/02/2020
Nomophobia
Got a fear of not using your mobile phone? Here's how to describe your condition.
02:47
18/02/2020
Peacocking
Rob and Feifei explain the true meaning of this animal-related phrase.
02:44
11/02/2020
Kick into the long grass
If you want to delay doing something, where do you kick it?! We have the answer here.
02:53
04/02/2020
Rat race
The Year of the Rat is here – so Neil has decided to dedicate his life to work.
02:22
28/01/2020
Microworker
What's a 'microworker'? May be you are one!
02:27
21/01/2020
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